After his stint as offensive coordinator at Clemson, Billy Napier came to Alabama as a quality control assistant in 2011. Two years later, he's back as the Crimson Tide's wide receivers coach. (Photo courtesy of Scout.com)

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- More than one week after reports surfaced that Billy Napier would be replacing Mike Groh as Alabama's wide receivers coach, the university has officially acknowledged the switch.

"We are glad to have Billy back on our staff," Alabama coach Nick Saban said in a university statement. "He did an
outstanding job when he was with us in 2011 and he was the first call we
made when this position opened. He is a sharp young coach and he'll be a
great addition working with the wide receivers. We also feel that he
will be a tremendous asset to our staff in the recruiting process."

This will be Napier's second stint at Alabama under Saban. After he was fired as Clemson's offensive coordinator in 2010, Napier came to the program in 2011 as a quality control assistant.

"I have a great appreciation for the University of Alabama and the
program Coach Saban runs, especially after spending the 2011 season in
Tuscaloosa," Napier said in a university statement. "From a professional development standpoint,
it was the best year in my coaching career. When you've been here and
seen it first-hand, you know that you want to try and get back to
Alabama if that opportunity ever presents itself.

"I am excited to be
back and appreciate Coach Saban offering me the position. We had a great
experience a year ago and we have a lot of great friends here. It is a
special place because of the history and tradition, but also because of
the people you work with and the fans and supporters of the program."

Terms of Napier's deal were not disclosed. He was set to make a $275,000 salary at Florida State. Groh made $285,000 in 2012.

Napier, who was hired at Florida State in January, spent last season at
Colorado State, serving as former Alabama offensive coordinator Jim McElwain's assistant head coach/quarterbacks coach.

Napier, 32, began his career at Clemson, where he first served as a
graduate assistant in 2003. He returned in 2006 after a one-year stint
as South Carolina State's quarterbacks coach, as he first held the
position of tight ends coach before being promoted to offensive
coordinator in 2009.